US Bridges

Midway RD over I 8

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 14.8 E JCT SR 84 · Structure no. 01137

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD over I 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD over I 8 in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMidway RD
CrossesI 8
Location14.8 E JCT SR 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8277, -111.8776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway RD over I 8 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway RD over I 8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Midway RD over I 8 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD over I 8?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD over I 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.